10 things that web development companies in India are doing collectively wrong that we don't8/6/2018 Long delays, failed projects and unsatisfied clients are some of the most common complaints about web designer companies in India. Here are some things that most web development companies are doing wrong. Communication breakdown Some web development companies do not pay attention to the clients’ demands and end up ignoring the specifications that are asked for. It is important to confirm with the client before making any changes, which developers sometimes fail to do. Due to this, they often end up wasting time as well as efforts. It is important to maintain open communication with clients. Not defining requirements Some developers make the mistake of not defining requirements in a contract beforehand. Seemingly minor changes may require a lot of time and effort and the end results may still not turn out to be ‘what the client expected’. It is better to clearly and effectively record the details about how the client expects the finished website to look like, deadline, costs etc before starting a project to avoid problems in the future. Not agreeing to a budget upfront Sometimes web developers misjudge the budget requirements and ask for additional charges later. Or, some clients may argue to reduce the charges at the end of a project. This is why it is important to agree to a budget upfront and to define the charges for each specific service. Another benefit or agreeing on budgets beforehand is that features can be prioritized based on the client’s budget. Divided attention Some web development companies in India are more focused on their growth than the clients’ and choose to juggle too many clients at once. This could be a problem when smaller companies take up more clients on hand than they have the manpower to serve. This could lead to unfocused efforts and no client getting the required time or attention. Not meeting deadlines Web developers in India sometimes agree to unrealistic deadlines that they aren’t confident of meeting. Because of this, they are unable to deliver results in the promised time and end up taking longer, which could lead to leaving clients disappointed. Using same pre-designed templates for everybody Most customers hire professional web developers to help make their businesses stand out among their competitors. However some web developers use the same pre-designed templates for everybody in order to reduce their work. Since no two businesses have the same objectives, this may not work for all clients and they may not be satisfied with the results. Innovation for sake of innovation In attempting to give them something unique, some web developers in India end up creating ‘fancy’ looking websites that aren’t properly functional. They may miss out on important details such as contact details or a proper call to action or may end up making the website difficult for the user when their focus should have been on maximising user-experience. Putting urgency over understanding target marketing Some web development agencies are more focused on finishing projects quickly and do not research target audience and the specific market adequately. Since all businesses have different objectives, their target markets differ as well. This is why it is important to choose web development companies that focus on the needs of your target audience. Not following up properly A web designer’s role doesn’t end at publishing the website. It is part of their job to update features, keep the website in line with latest trends and technologies, fix bugs and make future corrections and improvements. However, some web designer companies in India fail to provide proper follow-up services, which could cause businesses to lose potential clients. Extremely high maintenance costs Most web development companies charge a monthly maintenance fee. Such charges should be discussed and agreed upon by both parties before any work is done. However some companies bring these up later-on which come as a surprise to the client. They even ask for extremely high maintenance charges at a point when the client has no option but to comply as it would risk complications in their website. Refusing to make minor changes Some web developing companies refuse to make basic changes such as adding a blog or changing a background image. Their reasons for refusing may vary: that the requested changes are too complicated, involve too much work, that they have no time, that it wasn’t a part of the original agreement or that it doesn’t fit into the budge. Most clients would want a team that provides at least a little bit of flexibility. Unresponsive team It is very important to keep the client in the loop and keep them updated regarding all the work being done. However some web developer companies fail to do so. Web developers should be responsive to client queries and should keep giving them updates about any work being done. However, some web development teams are unresponsive and leave the client wondering if any work is being done at all. Conclusion By identifying common mistakes, web developers can eliminate at least some of the frustration that others have already endured. Not only is it important to acknowledge, but also take measures to avoid a mistake once its impact is understood. Businesses looking to hire web developers in India should keep in mind these common mistakes that are made and pick companies that can assure them of not making these errors. AuthorMy name is Lokesh Aryan. I’m a professional blogger at Lokesh Aryan Digital and working as SEO Analyst at Bonoboz Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd. Bonoboz is the full-service digital marketing company that enhances your online presence. Our services include digital marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), UI/UX web design and web + App development.
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